Bonds encourage investment in the City. The City hires bond analysts who determine the value of the bonds that we can sell within a safe margin. If approved by Springdale voters, we will issue bonds valued up to a certain amount, as approved by voters, and those bonds will be purchased by investors. The analysts will monitor the market and conduct the sale of the bonds.

The investors who purchase the bonds earn tax-free interest on their investment. Each year, we pay the principal and the interest on the bond debt, and that interest goes to the investors. When we retire the bonds, we pay the investors back the face value of the bond.

Replace and relocate Fire Stations Two and Three to improve functionality and response time, and purchase necessary equipment for the Fire Department, such as extrication equipment and self-contained breathing apparatuses.

Thanks to the 2004 and 2006 Bond Programs approved by Springdale voters, we were able to:

Build Arvest Ballpark

Widen and connect Huntsville Avenue

Widen and connect Don Tyson Parkway

Widen and connect Wagon Wheel Road

The building of these three major east-west corridors has increased residential and commercial developments and has helped eased traffic congestion.

Note: The "1% Sales and Use Tax" at the end of each ballot item is not a tax increase. It is an authorization to continue the current 1% sales and use tax that was levied in 2003 and continued in 2006 as approved by Springdale voters.

We will have public meetings in the future to discuss projects related to the bonds. Follow us on social media or sign up through NotifyMe® on our website to be notified of public meetings. If you have any suggestions for infrastructure projects, please contact the Engineering Department at 750-8105 or you may contact your City Council representative or the Mayor's Office. To find your City Council representatives, please click here.

If the ballot items are approved by Springdale voters in February, we will sell the bonds in May, and retire the 2006 bonds in July. The majority of the money has to be obligated within three years; however, not all of the projects must be complete.

We do not have a final list of infrastructure projects. If the street improvement bonds are approved by Springdale voters, City Council and the Mayor will work to prioritize projects. You're encouraged to attend public meetings and give input on proposed projects. For a list of public meetings for 2018, please see our City calendar. You can also follow us on social media or sign up through NotifyMe® on our website to be notified of public meetings.

While there will be many infrastructure improvements, one project we plan to complete with the bond issue is the extension of Gene George Boulevard from Bleaux Ave. to Wagon Wheel Road.

Ultimately the Mayor and City Council will make the final decision. You're encouraged to attend public meetings and give input on proposed projects. For a list of public meetings for 2018, please see our City calendar. You can also follow us on social media or sign up through NotifyMe® on our website to be notified of public meetings.

If you have any suggestions for infrastructure projects, please contact the Engineering Department at 750-8105 or you may contact your City Council representative or the Mayor's Office. To find your City Council representatives, please click here.

Yes. We previously held public input sessions to discuss the future Shaw Family Park, North 56th St. (to be renamed Gene George Boulevard) and the Criminal Justice and Civic Complex. City Council and the Mayor will work to prioritize projects. You're encouraged to attend public meetings and give input on proposed projects. For a list of public meetings for 2018, please see our City calendar. You can also follow us on social media or sign up through NotifyMe® on our website to be notified of public meetings.

You can vote at any polling place in Springdale. Both Washington and Benton county allow voters to vote at any polling place in the county. For a full list of polling places, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 750-8518. You can also contact your county election commission. For more information, please visit our voter information page.

The new Springdale Alert system allows residents greater freedom to pick and choose what kind of notifications they want to receive, how they would like to receive them, as well as specify particular times during the day when they would prefer to block any incoming notifications. Residents can also sign up for community alerts based street address, including planning and zoning updates.

Notify Me® is ideal for keeping up with City events, news, bid request and job postings, agendas etc. It is a feature of the website and it allows you to stay up-to-date with information that is posted online.

With Notify Me®, you can receive information through email or text only.

Springdale Alert, however, is an emergency notification system. It has additional features that ensure you receive notifications concerning severe weather in your area. Through that system, you can also use it to keep up with road and lane closures, Parks and Recreation alerts and the Springdale Newsletter.

With Springdale Alert, you can choose to receive information through text, email, phone and/or TTY/TTD devices.

To a large extent, it’s up to you. The number of alerts you receive depends on the types of alerts you sign up for, and how often emergencies happen. For example, you may get many messages each week if you sign up for all the weather alert categories, but you may get severe weather warning alerts far less often.

If you feel you are getting too few or too many alerts, you can adjust your alert settings. You can even customize your alert settings at any time to help adjust the number of alerts you receive; including "quiet times" when you won't receive messages.

You can control what alerts you get. When you sign up, you will be asked to choose what kind of alerts you want, including:- Major emergency alerts, like terrorism or natural disasters- Springdale weather alerts and warnings- Community information alerts such as road closings and major events- AMBER alerts

In an emergency situation, an alert will be sent by the Springdale Alert system to inform residents of the situation and may give instructions on how to react. Residents should then promptly follow instructions and continue to keep devices near them if subsequent information follows. Even if a resident is using their electronic device when the alert is issued, the alert should still come through.

The alerts will tell you what to do and how to stay informed in an emergency situation. The alerts are available by text, email, cell phone, home phone, or work phone. So you'll get instant access to information no matter where you are.

Individuals may sign-up for a Springdale Alert account in order to receive emergency alerts and notifications. Multiple devices can be added to each individual account and alerts can be sent to all devices listed. In order to sign up for an account, follow the instructions on the Sign Up for Alert Notifications page.

Complete the adoption application. We will evaluate your application and call you with a decision. If approved, once you pay the adoption fee, spay/neuter surgery will be scheduled for the next available time with a local veterinarian. We will transport your new family member to the clinic in the morning and clinic staff will call you when your pet is ready to pick up. Download the adoption application here.

The shelter has humane traps available for use when wild animals are being a pest. Traps can be picked up at the shelter with a deposit and set in a strategic location to best nab the animal. Once the animal caught in the trap, Animal Control can pick up the trap and relocate the animal.

First, wash the bite with soap and warm water. Seek medical attention if the bite has broken the skin. Your doctor will be able to help you file a Bite Report. The report will require as much information as possible, including the species of animal that bit, breed, and color of the animal. Additionally, if the owner of the animal is known, their contact information will be required as well.

Contact the shelter during normal business hours at 479-750-8163 or police dispatch after hours at 479-751-4542 for more information or to speak with an Animal Control Officer.

If you find a dead animal within the city limits of Springdale, contact police dispatch at 479-751-4542 and an Animal Control Officer will pick it up. Pets are also scanned for microchips and held for five days in order to notify the animal’s owner.

Absolutely! We encourage all members of the family to be present when choosing a pet. The kennel can be an exciting but overwhelming place, so please talk to your kids prior to the visit about animal safety. There are lots of cute animals, but hands and fingers must remain in pockets - never in cages. And please stay with your children at all times.

We take in homeless dogs and cats, primarily. Occasionally, other types of pets such as a rabbit or ferret will also find its way here. If you know of a wild animal in need of assistance, you will need to contact a licensed wildlife rehabber.

The Springdale Animal Shelter takes in any animal brought in by animal control and many from citizens of Springdale. Not every animal that comes through our doors can be adopted out due to severe medical conditions or behavioral issues.

However, we actively seek foster, rescue and permanent homes for every adoptable animal and are constantly looking for more avenues to find loving homes.

The animal shelter gladly accepts donations and any animal care items are appreciated. We are always in need of food and towels/blankets to make them more comfortable. The animals enjoy treats and toys as well. These can be dropped off during normal business hours. Shelter contact information is 479-750-8163.

The best resources are: the shelter, area neighbors, and your friends on the internet. Check with vet clinics in your area, file a "lost report" with the shelter and visit our facebook page frequently to look for your missing pet.

Post fliers around the area where your pet went missing and talk with neighbors to see if they may have spotted your pet. Creating a lost pet notice on Craigslist, Facebook, or other social networking avenues may also help find your pet. Shelter contact information is 479-750-8163.

If the animal is friendly, check for tags on its collar and contact the owner. A veterinarian or shelter can scan for a microchip. If a stray dog is running loose or you are able to contain it, an Animal Control Officer can pick it up. Call police dispatch at 479-751-4542. If you have found an animal and prefer to hold onto it until an owner can be found, please call the shelter and file a "Found Report".

However, once the animal has been in your possession for three days, you will need to make a surrender appointment should you choose to turn it over to the shelter.

A microchip is a tiny implant that contains your contact information and is placed under the animal’s skin, so please keep this information up to date. This is one of the best ways to be reunited with your lost pet, as collars with tags can sometimes be lost while the animal is running loose.

Springdale Animal Services will register your animal in our database to help reunite you with your pet as soon as possible should they become lost. A shelter staff member will scan your pet for their chip number and record your contact information in our system.

You can also register your pet over the phone if you have their chip number readily available. Shelter contact information is 479-750-8163.

All businesses in the City of Springdale need a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). There is no cost for the C of O. Prior to conducting business; the C of O should be issued. For more information, contact 479-750-8154. You will also need to contact the Fire Department and the Planning Department for Zoning verification.

A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) request may be applied for at 107 Spring Street during business hours. You can also call and request it to be mailed or faxed. The C of O will be sent to the property owner or contractor when issued.

Yes. Our processes for new construction should remain the same. Once inspections are completed on shells, a letter of completion will be issued. Individual tenant finish outs should obtain permits and inspections and Certificate of Occupancy's issued on each lease space based on the approved use.

If you are building more than 120 square feet or moving walls or doors, a building permit is required. Homeowners can obtain building permits and hire licensed contractors to perform the work. Homeowners can obtain a home repair permit, plumbing and mechanical permit to perform repairs or replace fixtures in a single family home.

Yes, commercial and residential structures require permits for re-roofing if you are changing rafters. The homeowner or contractor may obtain the permit. For re-roofing only you are not require to get a permit.

Each individually licensed business may have 1 banner at a time, for 60 days per calendar year. Each business is allowed to have 4 temporary signs/ banner permits per year with only 1 temporary signs/banner per permit. Permits are free, but must be obtained prior to erecting the sign.

Fines can be paid in the District Court’s office located on the 1st floor in City Hall at 201 Spring Street by cash, check or money order. If you wish to pay by debit or credit card please call 1-844-874-8624 for a payment by phone or online at: www.ecourtpay.com. The Court does not accept credit card or debit card payments on site.

The filing fee for a Small Claims Case is $65. There will be an additional fee for service of the paperwork to the person(s) you are filing the complaint against. The cost for service depends on the method of service you choose.

The Springdale City Attorney's Office prosecutes all misdemeanor crimes which occur within the Springdale city limits, whereas the Washington County Prosecutor's Office prosecutes all felony crimes committed in Washington County.

An Order of Protection may be sought in the Washington County Circuit Court or the Benton County Circuit Court, depending on which county in which the incident occurred. A citizen may use their private attorney to obtain an Order of Protection or may contact the Victim Advocate of the Washington County Prosecutor's office (if the incident occurred in Washington County) at 444-1570. If you need further information or assistance about obtaining an Order of Protection, you can also contact the City Attorney's Office at 479-750-8173.

A restraining order is different than an Order of Protection. Restraining orders are usually issued only in divorce cases. Violations of restraining orders are enforced by the issuing court rather than through criminal prosecution in District Court. However, a violation of an Order of Protection is a Class A misdemeanor in the State of Arkansas, and therefore, if an Order of Protection has been issued and served on a person who subsequently violates terms of the order, the police are allowed under Arkansas law to arrest that person if they have probable cause.

Under certain circumstances, the City Attorney's Office will allow persons who receive traffic tickets (i.e., speeding, disobeying stop sign, careless driving, disobeyed traffic signal) to keep the ticket off their record. If a person desires to keep a traffic offense off their record, the person can call the City Attorney's Office at 479-750-8173 before their arraignment date, and see if the ticket has been booked into the City's computer system. If the ticket has been booked, the person can come in before arraignment and try to settle the ticket with an attorney within the office, or the person can plead not guilty at their arraignment date and try to settle the ticket with an attorney within the office before their trial date.

Persons are not allowed under Arkansas law to keep such offenses as DWI off their record, and under no circumstances will the City Attorney's Office take any action which is not allowed by Arkansas law.

The prosecutor needs to know about the request, but whether or not the charges will be dropped is within the prosecutor's discretion. As already noted on this website, the City Attorney's Office has a no-drop policy on domestic abuse cases, but we always want to know the wishes and needs of the victim.

If you call the City Attorney's Office at 479-750-8173, and give a description of the crime involved, including the approximate date of the incident, the City Attorney's Office will find out the status of your case for you.

There are two ways you can proceed, one of which is through the criminal process. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-101, it is a violation of Arkansas law for a tenant to fail to pay rent as agreed, and then fail to vacate ten days after receiving written notice to do so. The City Attorney's Office has a packet for landlords, which contains a copy of Arkansas law, as well as a sample copy of an notice to vacate pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-101. Violations of this law are punishable only by a fine of $25 (each day can constitute a separate violation).

The second way to proceed is to file a civil ejectment action. It is recommended you contact a private attorney to discuss this process. It is also recommended you contact a private attorney to discuss any other questions in regard to your rights against your tenant, except the criminal procedure set out specifically herein, in which the City Attorney's Office can be of assistance to you.

No. The legal process to evict a tenant in Arkansas is a civil Unlawful Detainer action, Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-304 et. seq. The City Attorney's Office is not able to represent individuals in these types of cases. In an Unlawful Detainer action, a landlord may be able to get an order or writ that requires the tenant to leave the property. We recommend you contact your own attorney if you wish to pursue this type of case.

Generally, no, and you may open yourself up to criminal liability if you do these things. We recommend you contact your attorney about an Unlawful Detainer suit before taking any type of action if you want to evict a tenant.

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-101, it is a violation of Arkansas law for a tenant to fail to pay rent as agreed and then fail to vacate ten days after receiving written notice to do so. The law does not give the attorney, court, police or landlord the right to remove the tenant from the property. However, if the rental property is in Springdale, the City Attorney's Office may be able to file charges and request a court order for the tenant to pay back rent. Violations of this law are punishable by a fine of $25 a day. If you are interested in this type of action, our office has a packet for landlords (PDF).

It is recommended you first contact the Springdale Police Department, if you feel a crime has been committed, and file a police report. If it turns out to be a civil action, then it is recommended you contact your own attorney. If it is determined the matter is a criminal matter, the City Attorney's Office will take appropriate action. If you should have any questions, contact 479-750-8173.

No Soliciting Stickers and Signs are available in the City Clerk’s office. The cost for a sign is $5. The No Soliciting Stickers are free. To request a No Soliciting / No Peddling Sticker to be mailed to you call the City Clerk's office at 479-750-8518.

Starting July 1st, 2012, anyone wishing to solicit in the City of Springdale must obtain a Principal Soliciting Permit along with an Individual Soliciting Permit from the City Clerk’s office. The cost of the permit will be $ 40 for the Principal Permit and $5.00 for each Individual Permit.

The cost of a business license is $40 per year plus $2.50 for each of the first 25 employees, excluding the owner, and an additional $1 per year for each employee over 25. There is a maximum fee of $300 per year. After July 1st, the license fees are prorated for the rest of the year.

Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to take advantage of this service. Residents must be able to provide proof of residency by a copy of your water bill. Also, apartment complexes with more than five (5) units are not eligible for bulky waste pickup.

The Springdale Public Works Department will collect up to eight (8) cubic yards of bulky waste per household, twice per calendar year. If the bulky waste pile exceeds 8 cubic yards, residents can choose to combine the two bulky waste pickups into one pickup of up to 16 cubic yards.

Yes, the ordinance says that you are required to have a fence at least 48 inches high, with a self latching gate. Please, before putting in a swimming pool, check with the Buildings Inspection Department to get the complete requirements for swimming pools and to obtain a permit.

No. Parking any motor vehicle on an unpaved area is prohibited. Exceptions include one parking space parallel to the paved driveway. The size of such a designated parking space should not exceed 9' x 19'. Access to such designated parking space shall be by way of the property's driveway, and must be maintained with adequate grasses or other plants and/or landscaping materials to keep the area from becoming rutted, muddy and/or soil from being blown or washed away and is identified as a violation of this provision. For the complete ordinance regarding parking restrictions in residential zoned properties, refer to the Springdale City Ordinances

If you are charged with a routine traffic violation, such as speeding (15 mph & under), failure to yield, running a stop sign, and other minor violations and you wish to plead guilty, you may inquire as to the proper procedure with the District Court Clerk’s Office located at 201 Spring Street, Springdale, Arkansas. You will be allowed to pay the fine and costs without appearing in court.

If you wish to plead not guilty to the traffic offense, or you are charged with a more serious misdemeanor, such as reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, assault, battery, or failure to carry liability insurance with an accident, you must appear in Court on the date and time noted on the traffic citation or summons.

Your citation will generally contain information as to whether you “must appear” in court. If you fail to appear in court, a warrant for your arrest will be issued so it is very important you know when you are to appear. If you have any questions concerning your court date, you can contact the Springdale District Court Clerk’s Office at 750-8150.

Your case will be called and the Judge will make sure you understand your rights. You will then be asked to enter a plea to the charge. The available pleas are: “Not Guilty”, “Guilty”, or “No Contest”.

If you plead not guilty, the case will be set over for a specific date and time for trial, usually 60 days or so from the date of your first appearance.

If you plead guilty or no contest, the Judge will set your punishment accordingly. If you plead guilty or no contest, you will be allowed to make a statement to the Court.

If you have not had a traffic offense in the last three years, you may be eligible to have a minor traffic offense taken off your record. You must still pay the fine and costs, however, it will not go on your record if you receive no other violations within the time period specified.

You may also have to meet other conditions, such as being required to complete a defensive driving course. If you are not represented by an attorney and you are charged with a minor traffic offense or city ordinance violation that occurred in Springdale, you can contact the Springdale City Attorney’s Office anytime within 5 days before your trial date to see what their settlement offer is on your case but you are under no obligation to contact them.

The clerk is permitted to answer procedural questions, practices and court rules. If you are in need of legal advice please contact any attorney.

Court Clerks are not allowed to do the following: - Fill out forms for you - Give you legal advice - Give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court - Recommend an attorney - Tell you what to say in court

No. If you currently hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you cannot use the First Offender Program. Act 842 of 2003, which went into effect January 1, 2005, prohibits any District Judge from using any program to defer imposition of sentence in instances where the defendant holds a Commercial Driver's License and is charged with violating any state or local traffic law other than a parking violation.

AOC Language and Hearing Impaired Interpreters are available upon request!

Please note: If you have a case in the Civil or Small Claims Division of our Court you must request a translator for your case at least (2) weeks prior to your trial date. Interpreters do not appear for Civil or Small Claims Trials unless the Clerk has requested them.

The State of Arkansas amended Arkansas Code Ann. § 16-13-704(b)(1) which states, "In addition to the fine and any other assessments authorized by this subchapter, an installment fee of $10 per month shall be assessed on each person who is authorized to pay a fine on an installment basis. This fee shall be collected in full each month in which a defendant makes an installment payment."

The purpose of Small Claims Court is to offer an inexpensive and quick method of resolving disputes and your preparation will help this effort. Bring all evidence with you at the time of your trial. This includes all receipts, invoices, pictures, etc.

Provide a spreadsheet documenting how you arrived at the amount you are seeking on your complaint and provide the Court Clerk with Copies of any Contracts, Lease agreements, bills of sale, receipts, cancelled checks or any other documents that you will use to prove your case. Please bring your copies when you first file your claim or 1 week prior you trial date. Bring all witnesses with you to the trial, no continuance will be granted to bring new witness or evidence at a later date.

If you feel you may need to subpoena a witness, provide the Court with their name, correct address and case number and the Clerk will issue the subpoena(s), you must do this (1) week prior to your court date. The cost for subpoena is $5 to the court plus the service fee either by certified mail, Sheriff's Office or Process Server.

All Springdale Fire Department stations are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If your group or organization would like to tour our facilities, please contact a Shift Commander, or Station Captain to make arrangements by calling 750-8191.

Usually, tours are conducted at Station 1 because there is a greater variety of apparatus to see. If your organization wishes to tour a station that is closer to your area, the Shift Commander can arrange the tour.

Tours can be conducted any time between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. on any day. Springdale Fire Department personnel welcome visitors at any time during those hours if parents wish to bring their children to see the fire trucks. If you call to arrange a tour, please consider the fact that if we must respond to an emergency call, we may not be in the station at the arranged time.

Our fire engines and ladder trucks respond with 3 personnel and are sometimes stationed closer to your address than the closest ambulance. All of our engines have EMTs or Paramedics who can arrive before an ambulance to begin patient care.

Our engines are equipped with basic medical gear and an automatic external defibrillator (AED), which may assist in certain types of cardiac arrest. Each of our Paramedic Ambulances have 1 Paramedic and 1 EMT on board. By adding additional personnel on the scene, we can do a more efficient, safer job of caring for our patients.

Accreditation is a comprehensive self-assessment and evaluation model that enables organizations to examine past, current, and future service levels and internal performance and compare them to industry best practices. This process leads to improved service delivery.

CPSE's Accreditation Program, administered by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) allows fire and emergency service agencies to compare their performance to industry best practices in order to:•Determine community risk and safety needs and develop community-specific Standards of Cover. •Evaluate the performance of the department. •Establish a method for achieving continuous organizational improvement.

Local government executives face increasing pressure to "do more with less" and justify their expenditures by demonstrating a direct link to improved or expanded services. Particularly for emergency services, local officials need criteria to assess professional performance and efficiency. The CFAI accreditation process provides a well-defined, internationally-recognized benchmark system to measure the quality of fire and emergency services.

You should have at least one smoke detector in each bedroom, the hallway and at the top of all stairways. Smoke rises, so the best place to install a detector is on the ceiling or high on an inside wall approximately 6-8 inches below the ceiling. We recommend that you buy a battery-operated smoke detector that carries the Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) logo.

Newly constructed occupancies are required to have wired smoke detectors with battery backup that are all connected to sound simultaneously if one detector is activated. We recommend that you test your smoke detectors by pressing the test button monthly. If the detector fails to sound, replace the battery. Otherwise, we recommend that you replace all of your smoke detector batteries twice a year.

The best time to change your batteries is at the same time you set your clocks back and forth between Daylight Savings Time and Standard Time.

During community service events, and at almost every fire prevention program we attend, the most asked question of all is "Why are Springdale's fire trucks yellow?" Today, if you ask most anyone at Springdale Fire Department why our trucks are yellow, you'll likely get the answer "because it's a Springdale tradition." That's because we've had yellow trucks for so long. Actually, it's a longer story than just "tradition."

Initial StartThe first yellow Springdale fire truck was placed in service in 1972 by then Fire Chief Mickey Jackson. In the early 1960s Springdale began running white trucks, so Springdale was already different. Because safety was such a key concern in the department, we began to look at ways to make the trucks safer for the public and for the firefighters riding on them. In the early 1970s, studies were conducted among various fire related publications which revealed that red trucks were hard to see at night. White trucks were harder to see during the day, due to glare. Some departments were experimenting with yellow and lime green on their apparatus, which showed near equal effectiveness in visibility.

"Chrome Yellow"In order to achieve greater visibility in both daytime and nighttime emergency driving, Chief Jackson decided to go with yellow. The actual color is "Chrome Yellow," which is similar to the color of school buses and heavy construction equipment. All of our lettering and striping is blue, except in areas decorated with gold leaf.

Today, our newer apparatus features a combination of yellow and white. This feature allows even greater visibility during both daytime and nighttime emergency driving, and serves to differentiate our emergency vehicles a little more from school buses.

UpdatesOver the past three years, Springdale Fire Department has placed in service newer apparatus and ambulances and refurbished Rescue 1. One of the new safety related features on the redesigned units is roll up compartment doors in place of swing out doors. These doors have the advantage of not creating a blind spot where emergency personnel can be hidden from the view of passing motorists on emergency scenes.

Our newest "look" on Springdale Fire Department apparatus and ambulances includes a more artistic blend of Yellow, White and Blue to help make our units stand out in a bold way on the streets. This new paint scheme will be phased in over time, as new units are purchased, and the older units are retired from service. There is much talk both positive and negative about our yellow trucks. This is mainly because the fire service is so traditional.

Permanent TraditionMembers from surrounding departments kid around and tell us to leave the trucks outside in sun, so they'll ripen and turn red. Well, we don't know exactly how long it takes for something to qualify as a tradition, but over 30 years should be long enough. You'll be seeing the combination of Yellow, White, Silver and Blue on Springdale Fire Department apparatus for many years to come.Yellow Trucks page.

It is a medical emergency if the following could occur: - If the victim's condition could be life or limb threatening - If the victim's condition could worsen and become life or limb-threatening on the way to the hospital - If moving the victim could cause further injury - If the victim needs the skills or equipment of paramedics or emergency medical technicians - If distance or traffic conditions could cause a delay in getting the victim to the hospital

Calling 911 immediately, when you think someone is badly hurt, sick or in danger, connects you with a whole emergency medical team – emergency dispatch operators, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, physicians and nurses – who are specifically trained to handle these situations.

Once on scene, our paramedics and emergency medical technicians are trained and equipped to begin assessing and administering emergency care. They are in communication with the hospital's emergency department physicians and are able to alert the hospital to the patient's condition prior to arrival.

Driving someone to the hospital in an emergency could put you and the patient at greater risk: - Getting through traffic with a seriously ill patient in your vehicle can be very distracting - Most individuals are not trained or equipped to safely provide emergency medical care - Few people carry life-saving equipment in their vehicle - Moving some patients could make their conditions worse

Know what to say: - Calling for help is easy. Just dial 9-1-1. The information you give the emergency dispatch operator helps EMS help you. - Stay calm, speak clearly, and stay on the phone until the emergency operator tells you to hang up - Tell the emergency dispatch operator where to find the person needing emergency care, who is hurt or sick, and what happened. The emergency operator will also need to know what condition the victim is in and if any help is being given. - Give the exact location of the emergency. Point out any landmarks - nearby intersections, bridges, and buildings that will help the ambulance crew find you. And leave your name, address, and telephone number in case the emergency operator needs to get back in touch with you.

When you call 911: - Describe the emergency; speak slowly and calmly. - Give your name and phone number - Give exact location, address and nearby landmarks. - Give name, age and number of patient(s), if known. - Follow the dispatcher's instructions and answer all questions. - Don't hang up until you are told to do so. - Don't leave the scene until help arrives.

You've called for help. The ambulance is on the way. What do you do while you wait? If the emergency operator gives you specific instructions, remember them and carry them out. Don't move someone who is injured unless he or she is in danger. Try to keep the person as warm and comfortable as possible. If someone else is with you, send him or her to meet the ambulance. Make it easy for the ambulance crew to spot you by turning on a porch light.

Things you can do for the patient: - Stay calm, keep patient calm - Keep patient awake and warm - Do not give the patient anything to eat or drink - Do not move a person who has been in a car accident, had a serious fall or is unconscious, unless he or she is in immediate danger - Perform first aid if you are willing and able

We recommend you: - Arrange for children to stay with a friend or neighbor - Pack a small bag for yourself - Bring insurance cards and family/friends contact information - Lock up the house, turn off all appliances

We recommend: - Light your location with a porch light.If possible: - Send someone to the street to flag down the ambulance. - Clear a route to the patient; move cars, furniture, plants, etc. - Close off pets from rescuers; put pets in another part of the house. - Gather or write down all the patient's medications and allergy information to give to first responders. - Check to see if the patient has any advance directives (such as Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders).Note the time: - When did you last talk with the patient? - How long has the patient had this medical problem? - If unconscious, how long has it been?

The cost of a business license is $40 per year plus $2.50 for each of the first 25 employees, excluding the owner, and an additional $1 per year for each employee over 25. There is a maximum fee of $300 per year. After July 1st, the fee is prorated.

The Pre-Application Checklist will help prepare you to successfully start your business in Springdale. Knowing the answers to these questions will enable you to quickly and easily complete the business license procedure.

Once you complete the Pre-Application Checklist, business license applications can be found online at the City Clerk’s website or picked up at the following location:City Clerk’s Office, Room 203City Administration Building201 Spring StreetSpringdale, AR 72764

A permit is required for all residential garage / yard sales on premises zoned or used for residential purposes and may be obtained at the following location:Building Department107 Spring StreetSpringdale, Arkansas 72764Phone: 479-750-8154

You can sign up for the Yellow Bag Program if you are a Senior Citizen age 65 or older. You will need to complete a form at the Springdale Youth Center located at 600 Ash Street behind McDonald’s Restaurant on 71 Business. You can also purchase the yellow bags at this location. If you have any other questions please contact the Youth Center at 479-750-8185.

City meetings can be viewed on either Cox Channel 220 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99. In order to view these meetings you will need to have a digital box. If you have questions about these meetings please call 479-750-8114.

Our address is 201 Spring St., Springdale, AR 72764. We are located one block south of Huntsville Avenue, and one block north of Emma in the downtown area. Our business hour phone number is 479-756-8200 and our 24 hour non-emergency number is 479-751-4542.

Arkansas State Statute 27-34-104 requires that every driver who transports a child under the age of 6 years and under 60 pounds must be secured in a child passenger restraint system meeting federal safety standards.

If the child is at least 6 years of age or at least 60 pounds in weight a safety belt is sufficient. All children under the age of 15 must use a seat belt.

Please Note: These statutes are not direct quotations. Please see given statute numbers for exact statute.

Contact the Springdale Police Department public information office at 479-756-7711, or with the RAIDS app on your smart phone, or you can access crime maps with the LexisNexis Community Crime Map website.

You can check the warrants search at the department home page, or you can call the District Court at 479-750-8150 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will only have information for warrants held by the Springdale Police Department, and they will give you instructions on how to take care of the warrant.

Sex offenders are required by law to register with the police department in the jurisdiction where they are living. The police department then notifies the neighborhood where the registered offender is living.

There is also a link on the Police Department page to Offender Watch. This is a site sponsored by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. If you have further questions about sex offender registration contact the Springdale Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division at 479-750-8139.

Gangs use graffiti in an attempt to intimidate other gangs or members of our community. Gangs also use graffiti to advertise its name, its territory, and members names. Graffiti is not an artistic expression. It is malicious destruction of property and contributes to other crimes.

It leads to overall psychological and physical decline of neighborhoods. Graffiti is vandalism and destruction of property that costs the city and people money. If graffiti is not removed, gang members will interpret this as a sign of low neighborhood pride and they will assume they can control the neighborhood. Graffiti will assist in the decline of property values.

For concrete walls, consider growing vines or ivy to cover the wall. Use dark paint on walled surfaces, graffiti does not show well against dark backgrounds. Plant prickly or spiny shrubs adjacent to walls to discourage access. Use graffiti-resistant coatings and protectants on exterior surfaces. Install security cameras.

Contact your local police department to report the crime. Once the police are notified, they will open an investigation and gather information. The reporting officer will send a clean up notification form to the City of Springdale Public Works Department. Once Public Works has been given the form they will set up a time with the property owner to remove the graffiti free of charge.

If you have not been contacted by the Public Works Department within 72 hours please contact Lisa Smith 479-750-8135 to verify that your property has been placed on the clean up list.

There are different procedures for each application based on the type of material the graffiti was placed on and the current temperatures outside. The City's preference would always be that the graffiti be "removed", but sometimes this is not possible so the graffiti would be "covered". If the city "removes" the graffiti it will be done with a high powered pressure washer and/or chemical graffiti remover. If the abatement tech deems that the power washer and/or chemical would cause more damage to the structure, the graffiti will be "covered" with a gray base coat paint that allows for complete coverage and serves as a primer coat for the owner to paint over matching the existing structure. The City will not match a particular color as this would be cost prohibitive to the taxpayers.

A monthly graffiti removal fee of $1.00 shall be billed on the municipal water bills of all commercial accounts. All graffiti removal fees collected by the Springdale Water Utilities under this section shall be transferred to the Public Works Department and be used solely and exclusively to provide graffiti removal services for commercial properties.

To Schedule a Bulky waste pick up, follow these simple steps: - Call our office the week before you're ready to have your items picked up at 479-750-8135. - Read and understand what is and is not allowed to be put out for Bulky waste. - When you call to schedule, you will be instructed to wait until the upcoming weekend to place your items out by the curb and our bulky waste crew will come by to pick up between Monday and Friday of the following week (we are unable to schedule for a specific day).

Bulky waste items include: - Furniture, with a maximum of 4 mattress (includes mattresses and box springs) per calendar year and 2 sofas or loveseats per calendar year - White goods (appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, washing machines, dryers) all Freon must be removed and item tagged by professional before city will pick up - Tires without rims (4 maximum per calendar year) - Tree cuttings (must be no more than 5 feet in length) - Construction materials limited to 1 cubic yard or less per pick up or 2 cubic yards once per year

Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to take advantage of this service. Residents must be able to provide proof of residency by a copy of your water bill. Also, apartment complexes and mobile home parks with more than 5 units are not eligible for bulky waste pickup.

Items not allowed include: - Any Tree Trimmings Cut and Left by Any for Hire Service - Bagged Yard Waste; Leaves, Gumballs, Bushes, Etc. - Cardboard or Other Recyclables - Free Liquids Such as Paint or Chemicals - Garbage (Food and Kitchen Waste) - No Trash Bags or Other Bagged Items - Televisions or Computers

If any of these items are included in your Bulky Waste nothing will be picked up until they are removed.

The Springdale Public Works Department will collect up to eight cubic yards of bulky waste per residential structure, twice per calendar year. If the bulky waste pile exceeds 8 cubic yards, residents can choose to combine the two bulky waste pickups into one pickup of up to 16 cubic yards.

You have the option of disposing of the excess on your own or we can schedule a time to pick up the rest for a fee. To find out more about our fee amount please read Ordinance 102 or contact the Public Works Department at 479-750-8135.

There are no GPA requirements; however, applicants must have a non-relative employer, teacher, school administrator, government employee, community leader, or a community member who holds a staff position or is a board or commission member at a 501c(3) organization, religious institution, or government entity, who can sponsor their application, vouch for the student’s commitment to the program, and commit their time to help keep the student on track. Committee for Civic Engagement and Inclusion members, Springdale City Council members, the Mayor, City Clerk, District Court Judge, City Attorney, or any staff mentors cannot sponsor students.

Yes, your parents or guardians can attend and observe the meetings. In the event the meeting takes place in a restricted area, such as the Police Department, or if they plan to join for a bus tour, we'll need to know in advance if parents or guardians are planning to attend so we can plan accordingly.

The Committee for Civic Engagement and Inclusion will review applications and assign each application a score based on a rubric.

• Each applicant can earn up to 100 points.

• 67% of available points come from the short answers.

• 33% of available points come from the applicant’s ability to adequately complete the application and required forms and submit them and the letter of recommendation by deadline.

All scores given to a student by the reviewers will be averaged. The top applicants will be reviewed again by the Committee and the Mayor. The final 18 students will be chosen based on a variety of factors, including their letter of recommendation and the quality of their short answers compared to the other applicants.

Any student who is not admitted into the program can re-apply the following year, if applicable. Students may also contact the Mayor's Office to receive feedback on their applications after Sept. 1.

Applications submitted after the Aug. 1, 2018 deadline will not be considered. The applicant will have to re-apply the following year, if applicable.

The following items must be submitted by the Aug. 1 deadline for the applicant to be considered:

Completed Application. You can complete and submit it online, or you can download and complete a PDF application.

Parent or Guardian Statement of Permission. You have the option of uploading and submitting it with your completed online application, or submitting it with your completed PDF application (this document is included in the PDF application), or you/your parent/guardian can send it to the Mayor's Office separately). This form is also available in Spanish and Marshallese.

Sponsor Letter of Recommendation. You have the option of uploading and submitting it with your completed online application, or submitting it with your completed PDF application, or you/your sponsor can send it to the Mayor's Office separately).

Photography Release Form. You have the option of uploading and submitting it with your completed online application, or submitting it with your completed PDF application (this document is included in the PDF application), or you/your parent/guardian can send it to the Mayor's Office separately).

Starting May 1, the application material can be found on our website here.

Each participant will select a City department or a department within a county, state or federal government office to job shadow for at least four hours. Once you have determined where you would like to job shadow, you are responsible for contacting the proper the organization and coordinate the job shadow. That can be broken up into smaller segments. For example, if you choose to shadow the director of the animal shelter, you can shadow them for one hour a day for four days, or you can shadow them for four hours in one day.

If you plan to shadow a City department, please visit our directory to find the contact information for each department.

City Council members or City officials will be paired with Youth Council members for the purpose of mentoring. City Council members/City staff/other elected officials who agree to participate in the mentoring portion of this program will be required to meet with the Youth Council member one-on-one at least once a month for an hour.

Mentors and mentees can spend more than an hour together each month, but the additional time does not rollover into other months. Additionally, mentees and mentors should be able to talk during meetings, and therefore mentees observing the mentor performing their official duties does not count toward the mentoring requirement. Mentors should also make themselves available through email and phone throughout the program should the student have questions or need guidance.

Youth Council members have the opportunity to request a specific mentor, otherwise, the program director will assign mentors.

Mentees are responsible for contacting the mentors to schedule the meetings.

Connect with their City and elected officials and advise local leaders on issues that matter to young people

Serve the community and become a more conscientious resident

Learn who to contact if they need assistance with a City service

Understand how tax dollars are utilized to provide services for residents

Learn the connection between public and private organizations

Most importantly, Youth Council members will play an active role in helping the City address issues that affect young people in our community. This program prepares young people to become community and civic leaders and gives them the confidence to know they can make a difference.

Sponsors write a letter of recommendation as part of the applicant's application, and then their only role is to touch base with the Youth Council member periodically to ensure they're continuing to fulfill their education commitments and that they're on track with the program.

Sponsors must be a non-relative employer, teacher, school administrator, government employee, community leader, or a community member who holds a staff position or is a board or commission member at a 501c(3) organization, religious institution, or government entity. Committee for Civic Engagement and Inclusion members, Springdale City Council members, the Mayor, City Clerk, District Court Judge, City Attorney, or any staff mentors cannot sponsor students.

This program does require a large time commitment, especially in the second half of the program when members are planning the event and presentation. The Youth Council will meet each month at least once. In the first three months, the Youth Council will meet twice a month, once for a tour. In addition to the meetings and tours, Youth Council members must complete six essential duties: Group Presentation, Group Event, Community Service, Individual Job Shadow, Individual Mentorship, and Individual Program Evaluation.

Members must also attend each of the following meetings/events at least one time throughout their tenure on Youth Council.

City Council Meeting

City Council Committee Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

One community event hosted by the Shiloh Museum, Public Library, Downtown Springdale Alliance, Chamber of Commerce, or Parks and Recreation

Due to the time commitment, it's important that before an completing an application, interested students should have a full understanding of the program requirements. Please read the bylaws and program guide prior to submitting an application.

Members must complete four hours of community service for the benefit of the community or a City department. Members can volunteer to help any government or non-profit entity. Examples include volunteering at the animal shelter, public library, Shiloh Museum, a local charity or other non-profit.

Notification will go out by Sept. 1 for students who are admitted into the program. Admitted students will have to confirm that they intend to participate in the program. If an admitted student does not confirm their intention, the offer will be revoked and another student will be selected in their place.

The Springdale Youth Council program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who live in the Springdale School District. This includes students in public, private, and charter school, and home-school students.

Letter of recommendation should be written by the application sponsor. Their only other role is to touch base with you periodically to ensure you're continuing to fulfill your education commitments and that you're on track with the program.

Sponsors must be a non-relative employer, teacher, school administrator, government employee, community leader, or a community member who holds a staff position or is a board or commission member at a 501c(3) organization, religious institution, or government entity. Committee for Civic Engagement and Inclusion members, Springdale City Council members, the Mayor, City Clerk, District Court Judge, City Attorney, or any staff mentors cannot sponsor students.

There are many opportunities to coordinate the job shadow, community service, and mentoring outside of regular school hours or days. If members plan accordingly, they should not have to miss class in order to complete these tasks. In the event that a member must miss class, that will need to be coordinated with their school officials. Members are encouraged to utilize breaks from school and weekends to complete Youth Council duties.

The dates for the regular monthly meetings, tours, event, presentation, and graduation are all set in advance. A full program guide with all meeting dates is available here. Youth Council members can choose to meet outside of the scheduled meeting times. In that case, it's up to the members to coordinate the best time for the group to meet. Members will also be in charge of coordinating a time to meet with their mentors, complete job shadowing, and community service.